Universe for Sale Is a New Visual Novel Set in a Bizarre Bazaar on Planet Jupiter

Akupara Games and Tmesis Studio's latest adventure game, Universe for Sale, is now available. Following successful releases like The Darkside Detective series and Zoeti earlier this year, Akupara Games delivers another intriguing title.

Is the Cosmos Truly for Sale?

The game unfolds on a Jupiter space station, a bizarre marketplace shrouded in acid rain and mystery. Orangutans with surprising wit work the docks, and cultists barter flesh for enlightenment. The universe itself is for sale, thanks to Lila, a woman with the remarkable ability to conjure universes from her hand.

The game begins in a mining colony's shantytown. You play as the Master, a skeletal cultist from the Cult of Detachment – a character both unsettling and captivating. Exploring the ramshackle colony, filled with quirky shops, leads you to Honin's Tea House, Lila's establishment. Lila's enigmatic nature gradually unfolds as you shift between her perspective and the Master's throughout the gameplay.

Playing as Lila involves creating universes – a mini-game where you combine ingredients to produce visually stunning worlds. As the Master, you delve into the philosophies of the Cult of Detachment and encounter the Church of Many Gods.

The narrative unfolds gradually, prompting speculation about the overarching mystery. Each character, be it human, skeletal, or robotic, possesses a unique story, and the richly detailed world invites exploration.

View the Universe for Sale trailer below:

Exceptional Visuals

Universe for Sale's hand-drawn art style is a standout feature, possessing a unique, dreamlike quality. From rain-lashed alleyways to vibrant universe creations, every scene is brought to life. Find the game on the Google Play Store.

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